Tag: general knowledge

Sonorus is the Amplifying Charm that magically amplifies the voice to be heard over loud distances or crowds, commonly used at Quidditch matches. Its counter-charm is Quietus. The other options are fictional spell names.

Silencio is the Silencing Charm that instantly silences the target, preventing them from making any sound. It was used effectively by Hermione during the Battle of the Seven Potters. The other options are made-up names.

Rictusempra is the Tickling Charm that causes the target to laugh uncontrollably, tickling them magically. Harry used this on Draco Malfoy in their second-year duel. The other options are different spells (Tarantallegra is the dancing feet charm).

Tarantallegra is the Dancing Feet Jinx that causes the victim's feet to dance uncontrollably, leaving them unable to stand still or walk properly. Draco used this on Harry during their duel. The other options are different spells.

Serpensortia is the snake-summoning spell - Draco Malfoy uses it in the dueling club in Chamber of Secrets to conjure a snake from his wand tip. The other options are fictional variants not found in the canon series.

The Impervius Charm makes objects repel water - Hermione famously casts it on Harry's glasses during a Quidditch match in Prisoner of Azkaban so he can see through the rain. Deletrius erases spell effects, Oppugno directs objects to attack, and Tergeo cleans liquids.

Furnunculus is the curse that causes nasty boils to erupt on the victim's body - George Weasley accidentally hits Harry with it (crossing with another spell that gave him eyebrows) in Goblet of Fire. Densaugeo enlarges teeth, Tarantallegra causes dancing, and Rictusempra forces laughter.

Alohomora is the standard unlocking charm - Hermione uses it throughout the series to open locked doors, including the third-floor corridor in Sorcerer's Stone. It's one of the most basic and useful utility charms in a wizard's repertoire.

Petrificus Totalus is the full Body-Bind Curse - it freezes the victim's entire body while leaving them conscious. Neville is hit with this multiple times (like by Snape in Sorcerer's Stone) and falls over stiff as a board.

Expelliarmus is the Disarming Charm - Harry's signature spell throughout the series. It knocks the target's weapon or wand out of their hand. He uses it repeatedly in duels, most famously against Voldemort in the graveyard in Goblet of Fire.